How Muscles Affect Movement (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What happens to the biceps when the elbow bends (flexion)?
What happens to the biceps when the elbow bends (flexion)?
The biceps contract
What happens to the triceps during elbow flexion?
What happens to the triceps during elbow flexion?
The triceps relax
Which muscle is the agonist during elbow flexion?
Which muscle is the agonist during elbow flexion?
Biceps
Which muscle is the antagonist during the upward phase of a bicep curl?
Which muscle is the antagonist during the upward phase of a bicep curl?
Triceps
What happens to the triceps when straightening the arm to punch?
What happens to the triceps when straightening the arm to punch?
The triceps contract
Which muscle is the agonist during elbow extension?
Which muscle is the agonist during elbow extension?
Triceps
Which muscle forms an antagonistic pair with the quadriceps?
Which muscle forms an antagonistic pair with the quadriceps?
Hamstrings
Which muscle forms an antagonistic pair with the gastrocnemius?
Which muscle forms an antagonistic pair with the gastrocnemius?
Tibialis anterior
Which muscle forms an antagonistic pair with the gluteus maximus?
Which muscle forms an antagonistic pair with the gluteus maximus?
Hip flexors
What are isotonic muscle contractions?
What are isotonic muscle contractions?
Contractions that result in movement
Which is an example of an isometric contraction?
Which is an example of an isometric contraction?
Holding a balance
What happens during a concentric muscle contraction?
What happens during a concentric muscle contraction?
The muscle shortens during contraction
What happens during an eccentric muscle contraction?
What happens during an eccentric muscle contraction?
The muscle lengthens during contraction